Staphylococcus lugdunensis carrying the mecA gene causes catheter-associated bloodstream infection in premature neonate.
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A premature neonate had a catheter-associated bloodstream infection due to Staphylococcus lugdunensis. The MIC of oxacillin for the strain was >256 microg/ml, and the mecA gene of S. lugdunensis was detected by PCR. The infection was resolved after removal of the line and treatment with vancomycin for 2 weeks.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 41 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003